EASTERN NAZARENE COLLEGE • Volume 74 • Number 2 • Summer 2015 ENCENC WaterWater RunRun TheThe forfor HaitiHaiti

More than 30 members of the ENC community put on their running Crystal Erb, Emma Lewis, Dezirae Maffit, Marion Mason, Sydney shoes and ran to bring clean water and sanitation to people in Haiti. Michael, Abigail Moore, Jordan Price, Benjamin Shane Ringer, Andrew Participants in the Providence Half Marathon included Emily Ansel, Shaw, Rebecca Shaw, Savannah Sivert, Abigail Spitler, Jonathan Stiles, Bambi Steelman, Jonathan Bohall, Victoria Bolduc, Lauren Bowen, Tamika Mason, Gregory Whitney, Jennie Williams, Montague Williams, Jamie Brown, Daniel Cantrell, Renee Carpenter, Jared Corbin, Taylor and Samantha Williams. Corbin, Vincent Crouse, Denise Jordan, Katie Duff, Denise Jordan, See story on page 9 Courtesy photo Stephanie Pestilli (10) 1965 Nautilus Courtesy photo

Collateral Repair Project Professor Emeritus Lambert Brandes Homecoming then and now Alumna Amanda Lane (center) Longtime Music Professor Lambert Brandes (62) Plans for Homecoming 2015 include coronation helps refugees rebuild their lives with his wife Lois (Oxenford, 66) at his side, of the Homecoming Queen and King. in the war-torn Middle East through is awarded Emeritus status during Pictured here: the traditional the Collateral Repair Project. Spring Commencement. Homecoming Court of 1965. See story on page 5 See story on page 2 See schedule on pages 6-7

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Baseball team earns CCC’s Team Sportsmanship Award VOL 74 #2 • SUMMER 2015 ENC’s Baseball team completed EDITORIAL STAFF another season by earning three Jennifer Logue All-Commonwealth Coast Confer- Editor ence nods and the league’s Team Susan Ramey Senior Designer Sportsmanship Award. Production Sophomore Cameron Fiorentino Steven Rodriguez Specialist claimed All-Commonwealth Coast Marketing and Communications Conference second team honors, Sarah Good while Juniors Jeremy Wagner and Assistant Director Justin Wagner were each selected Marketing and Communications for the All-Commonwealth Coast ADMINISTRATION Conference third team. Corlis McGee President The Lions last earned the Com- Timothy T. Wooster monwealth Coast Conference Team Provost and Sportsmanship Award in 2011. Dean of the College Rob Rossi (09) Jeff Kirksey During their Spring Break trip to Florida, the baseball team prepares to play at McKechnie Vice President Field, the spring training ballpark of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Student Development and Retention Jan Weisen Vice President 22 ENC Student-Athletes on Spring Academic All-CCC Team Finance Eastern Nazarene College landed 22 student-athletes on the Spring Koch, Rocco Martinelli and Pat Yee each received their third career Scott Turcott Academic All-Commonwealth Coast Conference list, as announced Academic All-Commonwealth Coast Conference plaudit. Vice President Institutional Advancement by the league office Friday. The Men’s Basketball and Men’s Tennis teams both placed four student- Corey MacPherson Among the honorees are four All-Commonwealth Coast Conference athletes on the Academic All-CCC list while the Women’s Basketball Vice President performers. Spiritual Development and and Men’s Golf programs each boasted three selections. Church Relations Jaylen Owens (16) of the Men’s Basketball team earned All-CCC first ENC garnered a total of 48 Academic All-CCC accolades during the Jossie Owens team accolades for the second consecutive season. Justin Wagner (16) 2014-15 school year after landing 26 student-athletes on the Fall Aca- Vice President Adult and Graduate Studies claimed a spot on the All-CCC third team during both the men’s basket- demic All-CCC Team to go with the 22 recipients in the spring. ball and baseball seasons while Jeremy Wagner (16) also represented Linda Scott The Academic All-Conference honor rewards varsity student-athletes Dean the baseball team on the All-CCC third team. who attain a cumulative grade-point average of 3.30 (on a 4.0 scale) Adult and Graduate Studies Senior Sam Son of the Lions’ Men’s Tennis team picked up All-CCC or higher. The Spring Academic All-Conference Team encompasses Rebecca Shaw Director third team singles honors this spring. student-athletes who participated in the sports of Men's and Women's Alumni Relations The Lions’ baseball squad led the way with eight student-athletes, in- Basketball, Baseball, Men’s Golf, Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse, Men's Stephen W. Dillman cluding a trio of three-time Academic All-CCC honorees. Seniors Jake Tennis, Softball, Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving and Men’s Director and Women’s Track and Field. Church Relations Scott MacFarland Director Marketing and Strategic Communications The Christian Scholar USPS 109-140 is published quarterly by Eastern Nazarene College for Alumni Association members and friends of the college. Direct address corrections to the Alumni Office at 800-RING ENC, email [email protected], or online at www.enc.edu/alumni. Send other correspondence to The Christian Scholar Eastern Nazarene College 23 East Elm Avenue Quincy, MA 02170-2999 or email to [email protected]. Second Class Postage

Sarah Good (09, 13) PAID Boston, MA The 2015 Phi Delta Lambda inductees from Adult and Graduate Studies Members of the Class of 2015 are inducted into Phi Delta Lambda during Periodical attend the annual breakfast in the President's Dining Room. the annual PDL breakfast held the morning of Commencement.

In this issue • Baseball team earns CCC Award 2 ENC Fund update 2 ENC Fund Update Student athletes on Academic All-CCC team 2 • President’s Message 3 A total of $165,701 Dan Chung shares “Who, me?” moments 3 was given as of • Campus News 4 April 30, 2015 Summer MInistry teams 2015 4 • Collateral Repair Project helps refugees 5 Online giving is available at • Homecoming Schedule 2015 6-7 www.enc.edu/giving • Doubt: A Parable explores difficult social questions 8 or call us at 866-480-2291. Healing through poetry 8 Theatre Department to encore The Bible Women's Project 8 • Running (for) water 9 • In Memory 10 ECAS update 10 • Pillar of ExcellENCe: Robert Cornell 11 Thank You! • Commencement 2015 12

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Using our spiritual gifts ommencement was particularly beautiful this year. After “I found my passion, I found what I love to do,” just about the worst winter in anyone’s memory, we were he said, “and if it wasn’t for Doc Davis, it never treated to a glorious sunny day that really captured the would have happened.” Cbeauty of the Eastern Nazarene College campus. In this issue of The Christian Scholar, you’ll One of the traditions of Commencement is the presentation of read about just a few of the many ways ENC the annual class gift by the president of the graduating class. This students are discovering and developing their year, the Class of 2015 chose to present three gifts: In addition to spiritual gifts for the benefit of others. From a fully endowed $10,000 class scholarship and a contribution to serving on a summer student ministry team our campus-wide Haiti water project (see story on page 9), the (page 4) to running a half-marathon to provide class donated a lovely plaque to be placed on campus in honor clean drinking water to people in Haiti, ENC Dr. Corlis McGee, President of Ralph Toye, who is retiring after many years of maintaining students have a myriad of opportunities to dem- our grounds and making our campus a welcoming and attractive onstrate God’s love through their own spiritual …faculty and staff environment of which we can all be proud. gifts. What’s more, they continue to make an use their gifts to I was touched by the fact that our students would stop and recog- impact with those gifts when they leave our nize the care and love that Ralph invested in his service to ENC, campus. Alumni like Amanda Lane (92) (page nurture the spiritual and this unique class gift got me thinking about another kind of 5) and Daniel Chung (85) (see story below) are gift – our spiritual gifts. 1 Peter 4:10 tell us, “Each of you should a testament to the diverse ways in which ENC and scholastic growth use whatever gift you have received to serve others as faithful graduates are building the kingdom through the of our students. Often, stewards of God’s grace.” And here at Eastern Nazarene College, gifts they have been given. I am privileged to have the opportunity to witness people using As we celebrate the commencement of another this leads to our their spiritual gifts for God’s glory every day. graduating class, we thank you for your support students discovering Just as Ralph Toye used his gifts to keep our campus beautiful, for our ongoing efforts here at Eastern Nazarene our faculty and staff use their gifts to nurture the spiritual and College to help future generations of students their own unique scholastic growth or our students. Often, this leads to our stu- discover and develop their spiritual gifts. dents discovering their own unique spiritual gifts. At last year’s Blessings, spiritual gifts." Homecoming dinner, for example, Emerging Leader Award recipient Dr. Jason Tubo (94) told attendees how it was ENC professor Dr. Cindy (Mengle, 80) Davis who first suggested he consider becoming a dentist. Corlis McGee President

Dan Chung shares ‘Who, me?’ moments with graduates

Daniel Chung (85, 88) looked out at the sea of faces assembled lege of Osteopathic Medicine from 1990-1994. for ENC’s 93rd Commencement, and noted how things had He was then selected as an Intramural Research changed since his own ENC commencement 30 years earlier. Training Award Fellow at the National Eye In- “The library wasn’t here,” he observed. “There was no such thing stitute/National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, as the Internet, no such thing as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…I Maryland, for work in ocular gene therapy. don’t know how we survived, but we made it!” He went on to an internship and residency in ophthalmology in Akron, Ohio and completed He also expressed surprise at being asked to serve as this year’s a clinical fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology commencement speaker. and a research fellowship in ocular genetics at “I had to sit down and I said, ‘Who…me?’” he told attendees. the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. “I emailed President McGee back and said, ‘Are you sure? I am He calls his decision to focus on curing pediat- not a CEO. I’m not a famous actor or singer. I’m not a person ric blindness through gene therapy yet another of prominence or fame. What would I talk about?’ She said, “Who, me?” moment. ‘Your life.’” “As much as I loved seeing patients,” he said, After first taking a selfie with the class of 2015, Chung proceeded “I knew that trying to find a cure for these kids to share some of the highlights of his career in ophthalmology is where I wanted to be.” and gene therapy, using his personal experiences to illustrate what he called the many “Who, me?” moments he has experienced in This year’s graduates will each experience his walk with God. his or her own “Who, me?” moments, Chung predicted. “I consider myself to be a person of ordinary talent and intel- ligence – but through allowing God to lead, he has provided “Just like me, you will be wondering why God Sarah Good (09, 13) me with some extraordinary opportunities,” Chung said. “God chose you for that opportunity,” he said. “But Dr. Daniel Chung (85, 88) doesn’t always choose the brightest, the richest, the strongest; remember, these moments are not about you. he simply asks that you are willing to follow.” They are about God using you to impact the lives of people around you and the world you live in. Chung’s own “Who, me?” journey began as a small child in “…remember, these moments South Korea, when his family decided to immigrate to America. “When the tough times come, hold onto what are not about you. A naturally inquisitive child, Chung loved science – but he also you know to be true and right,” he continued. struggled with crippling shyness. “And you will have those ‘Who, me?’ mo- They are about God using you ments. He will make the ordinary extraordinary. “When you agree to follow His path, he doesn’t promise it is I know one of you sitting here today will one to impact the lives of people going to be easy,” he said. “But He does promise that He will day be standing up here – and I can’t wait to be with you.” see where your path will take you. Just follow around you and After graduating from ENC with a BS in Biology (85) and an MA His leading.” the world you live in.” in Family Counseling (88), Chung went on to the Col- See page 12 for a detailed recap of Commencement 2015.

www.enc.edu 4 Eastern Nazarene College Campus News Zarges joins ENC as athletic director Eastern Nazarene College recently named Bradford Zarges as its new ath- letic director. Zarges brings to the ENC Lions extensive experience in leading intercol- legiate athletics at the institutional, conference and national levels, including more than two decades as an assistant coach and head basketball coach. He joins ENC from in Upland, Ind., where he currently serves as assistant men’s basketball coach and aquatics director. “Eastern Nazarene College is fortunate to have Brad Zarges assume leader-

courtesy photo ship of our athletics programs,” said Vice President of Student Development Jeffrey Kirksey, who noted Zarges will also serve as a faculty member in Academic Symposium celebrates scholarship ENC’s Exercise and Sport Sciences Department. “His experience as a coach, educator and national conference committee member make him uniquely well qualified to take ENC’s athletics programs Students and faculty members explored a diverse range of topics and scholarly to the next level.” disciplines at the Fourth Annual Academic Symposium, held April 15 and 16. In addition to serving as head men’s basketball coach at for 11 years, Zarges served In addition to a keynote address by Dr. Christopher Nolan of Azusa Pacific as the college’s assistant athletic director for six years. During that time, he was elected by conference University – who addressed the topic “The Cost of College and the Cost of coaches to represent the American Mideast Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Discipleship” – the two-day symposium featured several colloquia, sym- Athletics (NAIA). He also served for five years on the NAIA Division II National Games Committee, posium talks and poster presentations. From an in-depth colloquium on St. serving three years as chair. In 2006, Zarges was elected by his coaching peers to the NAIA’s National Thomas More’s Utopia to a symposium talk on the Idaho giant salamander, Association of Basketball Coaches Executive Committee, serving as its president from 2009-2010. the presentations were both engaging and diverse. Jennifer Glen’s (16) poster presentation, for example, addressed the impact of cardiac rehabilitation Zarges holds a BS in Physical Education from Houghton College and an MA in Sport Sciences from on coronary blood flow in African American patients with coronary artery East Tennessee State University. He is currently a doctoral candidate in higher education leadership disease. Andres Biondi (17), meanwhile, examined the adverse effects of at Indiana State University. declining oil prices on the Venezuelan national economy. Zarges succeeds ENC Athletic Director Dr. Nancy Detwiler, who recently retired after being an integral Science-related projects included Dinesh Manandhar’s (15) presentation on part of the college’s athletics programs for more than half a century. a solar device charging case and Gregory Parenteau’s (15) wireless mouse “Brad brings a breadth and depth of experience that will allow him to build on the strong foundation design based on an energy coil system. Social and religion topics explored, Nancy Detwiler built during her 52 years at ENC,” ENC President Corlis McGee said. “We welcome meanwhile, included Dr. Phil LaFountain’s lecture on “Our Doctrine of his expertise, his leadership skills and his vision for our athletics programs.” Holiness” and Dr. Stacey Barker’s lecture on “Counselors’ Perspectives of Summer MInistry Teams 2015 Positive Psychology for the Treatment of Addiction.” The ENC Summer Ministry Teams hit the road on June 19 and will be performing at churches and camps throughout New England. See their schedules at www.enc.edu/church/summer-ministries. Cameron Smith (16) Noelle Rudeen (17) Greg Whitney (17) Canaan Hess (16) Charissa Mohnkern (16)

“They will attack you, but they will not defeat you, because I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord. – Jeremiah 1:19 (CEV)

Samantha Williams (15) discusses her poster entitled “Plaque Morphology and Thickness in Psoriasis Vulgaris Associated with Therapeutic Response.”

Crystal Erb (15) Chris Sibilia (17) Bethany Mohnkern (15) RJ Barnett (16) Carlos Barranco (17)

I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God… Andres Biondi (17) talks with Mathematics Professor Dr. Marcus Fries about his – Psalm 40:1-3 poster entitled "The Adverse Effects of Declining Oil Prices on the Venezuelan National Economy." Michael Maynard (15) Jonni Albetta (18) Dan Compitiello (17) Savannah Sivert (15) Sam Son (15)

Then he said to me, “Prophesy to the breath; prophesy, son of man, and say to it, “This is what the Sovereign LORD says: Come, breath, from the four winds and breathe into these slain, that they

may live.” – Ezekiel 37:9 Sarah Good (09, 13) Dr. Christopher Noble of gives the keynote address

raeellenphotography.com entitled “The Cost of College and the Cost of Discipleship.”

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Amid war and trauma, Collateral Repair Project helps refugees rebuild lives Far left: Amanda Lane (92) poses with women refugees who participate in activities at the Collateral Repair Project's community center in Jordan.

Left: The Collateral Repair Project's teen group learned about communication, collaboration and teamwork while hiking at a Dead Sea Canyon. They also learned how to start a campfire, map routes and build tents. Members of the teen group also facilitate activities for he community center is bustling. Each day, Within a year, Lane had joined the group’s board said. “We have trained seven refugees to teach the younger children, people of all ages pass through its doors to of directors, and when its founder decided to retire yoga, and now they lead our yoga classes. which encourages them to become participate in a wide range of programs and suddenly, the board asked her to take the helm. “These people are just like you and me: They T more involved in activities. Children attend after-school clubs. Girl “I didn’t really want to,” she admitted, “because had cars, they had laptops, they lived in diverse scouts work on merit badges. Adults take computer the community I knew it would completely take over my life – neighborhoods – and overnight, the lives they and improve their classes. Women craft handmade items for sale. The which it has. But I’m really happy I did.” knew were just completely gone,” she continued. leadership skills. atmosphere is happy and upbeat. In the four years since assuming leadership of “We’re helping families rebuild the sense of com- So positive, in fact, is the center’s environment munity they’ve lost, a place where people can just CRP, Lane has established an active volunteer ..... that it’s hard to comprehend the harrowing cir- program that includes international students, be human.” cumstances its patrons have endured. Located in Fulbright Scholars and refugees who want to give Despite the challenges and hardships she witnesses Amman, Jordan, the community center is a key back by teaching classes or volunteering with each day, Lane is impressed by the resilience of Below: The After initiative of the Collateral Repair Project, a non- children’s activities. And while CRP is funded the refugees served by CRP. School Club is a safe profit that provides assistance to refugees fleeing largely by private donations from American “It takes a while before they can accept, ‘I’m here. space where children ISIS and the ongoing violent upheaval occurring play, study and donors, the organization has broadened its fund- I’m safe. I’ve got people who care about me,’” in Syria and Iraq. socialize with each ing base through grant applications and a visible she said. “But when it happens, they want to start other. It strives to “Everyone we serve has lived through a lot of online presence that includes its website – www. contributing. They want to give back. And I think trauma,” said Amanda Lane (92), the organiza- collateralrepairproject.org – and a vibrant Face- create a fun learning our center has something to do with that. We are environment that tion’s executive director. “Kidnappings, torture – book community. one big family.” will help kids build most everyone has post-traumatic stress disorder “At first I was terrified of fundraising because I For more information on the Collateral Repair Project, confidence and a (PTSD)…But our center is a lovely, happy place. had never done it and it seemed intimidating,” visit www.collateralrepairproject.org. sense of community. You walk in and people are smiling, laughing, she said. “But our supporters really seem to have drinking tea – just feeling human again.” an emotional connection to what we’re doing.” Bridging the cultural divide Meeting basic needs It’s a long way from southern Ohio, where Lane In addition to the community center, Collateral was born and raised. The daughter of a Nazarene Repair Project operates an Emergency Assistance minister, Lane earned a degree in English from Program designed to help refugees meet their most ENC and spent nearly three years with the Peace basic needs. Corps teaching in Cameroon before returning to “We help families who literally escaped with little America to pursue graduate studies at the Univer- more than the clothes on their backs,” Lane said. sity of . It didn’t take long, however, for her “Most arrive with less than $1,000, and within two to realize that her interests lay elsewhere. or three months that money is depleted.” “I missed living in a small village, doing projects The situation is exacerbated, she added, by the fact in the community,” she said. “I realized I didn’t that refugees are not allowed to work in Jordan. want a career in academia – I wanted to focus on When their money runs out, most refugees look to international development.” large humanitarian organizations such as CARE or Lane decided to move to Jordan with her fiancé, a Save the Children for assistance. But the waiting Jordanian whom she had met while he was study- lists are long. ing at . “We planned to stay for “We are small enough so we can spring into ac- a year – and ended up staying for seven years,” tion,” Lane explained. “Through our food coupon she recalled. program, families can shop at a local grocery store When the couple eventually returned to America, to get the food they need.” they settled in Seattle, where Lane worked as a Financial support for the food program comes documentary filmmaker. primarily from donations. “Just $7 feeds a person “I felt that people in America really didn’t un- for a week; $50 will feed a family of four for a derstand what life is like in the Middle East,” month,” Lane said. “Many people don’t realize she said. “I wanted to bridge that cultural gap that their small donation can make a really big by showing Muslims and Arabs who Americans difference.” could relate to.” CRP also provides fuel, cooktop stoves, blankets It was while the family – which now included and other items to meet families’ basic needs. two children – was living in Seattle that Lane first Often, however, the needs run much deeper. heard about the Collateral Repair Project. “We had “We offer support groups, yoga classes for men courtesy photos decided to return to Jordan so the kids could learn and women, and also offer TRE (Trauma Release Arabic, and I thought I would look them up when Project staff conduct weekly home visits to determine how best to help each Exercises) and relaxation technique classes,” she we got there and do some volunteering.” family meet their needs.

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www.enc.edu 8 Eastern Nazarene College Production of Pulitzer Prize-winning Doubt explores difficult social questions Theatergoers were treated to a thought-provoking performance this spring, when the ENC Theatre Department presented its production of Doubt: A Parable. Set in in the 1960s, Doubt takes place in a Catholic parochial school, where the school’s principal – a conservative nun – suspects a popular, progressive priest of molesting the school’s first African-American student. The play won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the Tony Award for Best Play before being made into an Academy Award-nominated film starring Philip Seymour Hoffman and Meryl Streep. ENC’s production of Doubt was directed by senior Evan Detwiler. “Doubt posed a number of questions for audiences to consider,” said Producer Tara Brooke Watkins. “What is it like to be a woman in a man’s world? What is it like to be a black woman in a white world? What is it like to be labeled a homosexual? And is everything as black and white as we would like for it to be?” To address the questions, Watkins noted, Detwiler created a concept that used tones of black, white and grey throughout the play’s set and costumes. Sister Aloysius (Tressa Burrello, 16) and Sister James (Kayla Rearick, 16) confront Father Flynn (Samuel The production was also presented in a “black box” format in order to bring Kish, 17) about his relationship with a student. the audience into the story. Bible Women's Project Revival

What can we learn from the stories of women in the Bible and from women's stories today? Thirteen students and recent alumnae will bring back by popular Tara Brook Watkins (02) Brook Watkins Tara demand these questions to the stage in a revival of the original production Mrs. Muller (Franceska Bruny, 17) grows irritated Sister James (Kayla Rearick, 15) nervously listens on September 11 and 12 at 7:30 pm in Cove Auditorium. For information with Sister Aloysius's (Tressa Burrello, 16) as Father Flynn (Samuel Kish, 17) challenges her or tickets, call the box office at 617-745-3715. Tickets are also available at accusations about her son and Father Flynn. assumptions. brownpapertickets.com.

The Language, Theatre, and Communication Arts Department presents Healing through poetry Rodgers and Hammerstein’s On Sep. 8, 1985, Robert Hubbard (78) was in community, including Carmel, CA, taking a sabbatical from his duties Russell Metcalfe, at ENC, when he and his wife Laurel received Donald Young, Ste- news that every parent dreads. Their 25-year-old phen Nease and son, Rob, had taken his own life not far from the James Cameron. ENC campus. “Through their The profound grief and life changes born of that personal interac- tragedy have found voice in Rob: A Grief Ob- tions and support, served, an ebook of poetry authored by Hubbard. those listed (in Written over the course of 25 years following his the acknowledg- October 15, 17, 22, 23, 24 son’s death, the book is a literary window into ments) helped us deal Cove Auditorium one parent’s attempt to cope with – and recover with the dynamics of suicide, which are very Box office: 617-745-3715 from – the tragedy of suicide. different than for any other method of death by a “The book is an example of what it means to significant other,” he said. brownpapertickets.com do therapeutic writing – to work through the Hubbard is now working on a second book dealing intellectual-emotional conundrum of suicide in with the neurobiological consequences of suicide. a way that releases negative energy while going “The majority of literature available for survivors Alum News through the process of recovery,” said Hubbard, of suicide misses the details of what is happening Rev. Tom Starnes (54) recently published the book No One Knows When It’s the former director of ENC’s Graduate Division in the brain of the survivor – biochemical reactions a Good Day, and a Few Other Things I Have Said on Sunday Mornings. Dur- and past chair of the Business Department. that shape thought, feelings and behavior,” he said. ing his 35 years as a minister in the United Methodist Church, Starnes served With entries featuring titles such as “Seasons,” “I am privileged to have worked with a neurobiolo- rural, suburban and city churches. He also served two terms as a Baltimore/ Washington Conference executive. After retirement, he worked for the federal “Gethsemane” and “Joy Comes in the Mourning,” gist for the past 10 years, which provides insight government as a speech writer in the Administration for Children and Families. the book chronicles Hubbard’s attempt to share and access to information that otherwise would He also worked as both a hospice and a hospital chaplain. Rev. Starnes and his his recovery through poetry. Additional narrative not likely be available – just one of the many wife, Wave, live in Rehoboth Beach, DE. They are the parents of three children. sections offer information on his life in the years ‘providential’ helps in my life which I attribute Justine Flora (11) was recently recognized as a Distinguished Teacher through since the loss of his son. After battling clinical to God’s care.” the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars program. Established in 1964, the depression, Hubbard went to work for one of the Robert Hubbard is making copies of Rob: A Grief program annually honors up to 141 of the nation’s brightest students while nation’s largest hospices and earned a second mas- also honoring an equal number of exceptional educators. A graduate of ENC’s Observed available free of charge to anyone who ter’s degree as part of a personal study of suicide. Professional Licensure MEd program, Flora is a teacher at Bedford High School. might benefit from reading his story of loss and She was one of just three teachers selected for recognition as a The book’s acknowledgments also feature names recovery. To receive a free PDF of the book, email Distinguished Teacher that will be familiar to many members of the ENC [email protected].

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“To train and run with members of the ENC community and especially students, with the hope of providing a water and sanitation well in Haiti, was deeply meaningful. Words are actually inadequate to express how proud I was of our team …” Dover Mountain Grove Chapel was one of two Mid-Atlantic churches to join with ENC in the Water Run. Running (for) Water –Corey MacPherson ore than 30 ENC students, faculty, the hope of providing a water and sanitation as translator for the local church’s pastor. In a staff and alumni put on their run- well in Haiti, was deeply meaningful. Words video posted on the ENC website, the pastor Mning shoes and ran the Providence are actually inadequate to express how explained the importance of the water well Half Marathon in May, raising more than proud I was of our team and the fact that to the local people. $20,000 to bring clean water and sanitation God gave us such an awesome opportunity “Water here is very difficult to get – (people) to people in Haiti. to serve and run together.” can have it only one or two times a week,” The ENC Water Run, as the initiative be- MacPherson noted that he had an opportunity he told Cornely. “This well that we started, came known, grew out of ongoing campus- to visit the spot where the first well will be that’s one symbol we’re going to use to have wide efforts to aid the people of Haiti. In constructed in March, when he and Professor in the church to make energy. They could addition to providing humanitarian aid Pierre-Richard Cornely led a student mission also begin to understand the love of God following the devastating 2010 earthquake, trip to Haiti. Cornely, a Haitian native, served through you and your work.” ENC students have participated in spring break “Fusion” trips to Haiti – a nation that is home to some 500 Nazarene churches yet where half the population lacks access to safe drinking water. To address this public health crisis, Nazarene Compassionate Min- istries’ Haiti Water Project is implementing a strategic plan to provide clean drinking water and sanitation in collaboration with local churches. According to Vice President of Spiritual Development Corey MacPherson (96), the The Providence, RI Half Marathon has been original goal of the ENC Water Run was run!! I am so proud to be part of a team and to raise $8,500 to construct a clean water a community who saw the need for a well in well at the Waney Church of the Nazarene a village in Haiti and did something about it. in Port-au-Prince. At last count, however, — Vincent L. Crouse (82) the marathon run had raised more than $20,000 – enough to support the construc- tion of nearly three water wells. “The ENC Water Run was by far the most Jamie Brown, coordinator of music ministries, Rebecca Shaw finishes the Providence Half physically challenging thing I have done as crosses the finish line hand-in-hand with a Marathon"Not somehow, but triumphantly!" chaplain at ENC,” MacPherson said. “To friend she made along the way. (Bertha Munro). train and run with members of the ENC community and especially students, with

Those who were unable to partcipate in the ENC Water Run half marathon had the op- portutnity to compete in a .5k (yes - a half kilometer) on Saturday, May 2. The course went from the dumpsters by Shields, around the facilities parking lot, to the Young park- ing lot, and back. There were race options, including - but not limited to: sprinting, fireman carry, kids run, skipping, walk with pets, leap frog, blind

folded, and 3-legged race relay. courtesy photos

Enrollment counselor Victoria Bolduc (13) The March 2015 Fusion Mission Team traveled to Haiti with Rev. Dr. Corey MacPherson (top and alumni director Rebecca Shaw (13) tied left) and engineering professor Dr. Pierre-Richard Cornely (top right). During the mission trip for 3rd place running blind-folded. to visit the water well, Dr. Cornely continued his research on earthquake monitoring and Prizes, snacks, face painting and other fun prediction, with the goal of bringing students to the country in the near future to receive hands-on experience not only in engineering but also in using his knowledge to make a things happened all day. Proceeds went to difference in the lives of others. ENC's diverse campus is home to many Haitian-American the water well for Haiti project. Dean of Students Marion Mason participated students. The Boston area and Eastern Region also have numerous Haitian churches with with his wife and three daughters. strong ties to Haiti. The water run is, as MacPherson noted, an additional focus on the country and the people living there.

www.enc.edu 10 Eastern Nazarene College In Memory Rev. Edward L. Thomas (46) died April 14, 2015 at the survived by her husband of 60 years, Ralph; a son; and age of 99. He earned a degree in Theology from ENC, two grandchildren. attended School of Divinity and was Irving W. Laird (53) died March 6, 2015 in Nampa, ID. He ordained to Christian ministry in 1949. Rev. Thomas earned degrees from ENC, Nazarene Theological Semi- pastored numerous churches over the years, including a nary, Butler University and American Baptist Seminary 29-year pastorate at First Primitive Methodist Church in of the West. He was ordained as an elder in the Church Fall River, MA. He also served as Protestant chaplain of of the Nazarene and spent 12 years in full-time pastoral Cardinal Medeiros Towers for 15 years, and instituted a ministry in Indiana and Idaho. He enjoyed a 40-year egacy Scholarship $10,000.00 program for rotating Protestant chaplains at Fall River association with Northwest Nazarene University, serv- Class of 1942 $4,650.00 nursing homes. In 1970, he served as president of the ing as professor of Christian Education, vice president Class of 1944 $54,255.69 First Primitive Methodist Church of the of student life and head of the department of special Class of 1949 $11,700.00 and superintendent of the New England District for five ministries. In retirement, he and his wife, Beverly, taught Class of 1950 $76,460.00 years. Active with the Boy Scouts of America, he received at Southern Africa University, Jamaica Bible College and Class of 1951 $14,062.00 the Silver Beaver Award for Outstanding Contributions Nazarene Theological College, Australia. In addition to Class of 1952 $11,543.00 to Scouting and the Pelican Award for service to Catho- his wife, he is survived by two children, four grandchil- lic Scouting. Rev. Thomas was the husband of the late dren and a great-granddaughter. Class of 1953 $61,541.00 Edith (Berty) Thomas for 72 years. He is survived by two Class of 1954 $27,177.00 Glenn Forrest Thorne (54), died March 26, 2015. A gradu- daughters and numerous nieces and nephews. Class of 1955 $31,212.00 ate of Salem (OH) High School, he attended Mt. Union Naomi (Newton, 49) Clingerman died Jan. 4, 2015 at University and ENC, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Class of 1956 $20,806.00 the age of 96. She taught second grade in Quincy after Force. He was in the grocery business for 62 years while Class of 1957 $101,430.00 graduating from ENC, then moved to the Youngstown, also serving on the board of the local Nazarene church, Second Class of 1957 $32,025.00 OH area in 1954 and taught at Lincoln Elementary the former Akron District Church of the Nazarene and Class of 1958 $32,228.00 School. A member of New Covenant Worship Center, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, from which he Class of 1959 $36,229.17 Church of the Nazarene in Youngstown, she taught received an honorary doctorate. Class of 1960 $17,832.00 Sunday School while also singing in the choir and with Class of 1961 $17,251.61 the church’s Ladies Trio. Wife of the late Kermit Clinger- Everett L. Richardson (59) died May 25, 2015 in States- Class of 1962 $20,306.39 man, she is survived by a son, a daughter, a sister and ville, NC at 83. He was a former Nazarene minister and four grandchildren. retired from Foss Manufacturing in New Hampshire. Class of 1963 $11,828.68 A member of The Bridge Church of the Nazarene in Class of 1964 $50,500.48 Dorothy (Blauser, 50) McIlwain died Feb. 16, 2015 in Mooresville, NC, he loved to write poetry and wrote over Class of 1965 $56,780.99 North Richland Hills, TX. She is remembered as a lov- 2,000 poems. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Sha- Class of 1966 $35,982.14 ing wife, mother and homemaker who supported her ron Parker Richardson, as well as two sons, two sisters, Class of 1967 $15,372.45 husband Arthur McIlwain’s (NG 50) business career in six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He Class of 1968 $31,366.19 locations throughout Ontario, Canada and Michigan. A was predeceased by two sons and a brother. lifelong Nazarene, she used her degree in Education to Class of 1969 $13,787.00 serve as a Sunday School teacher, a Missionary Society Arthur Yacubian (59) died May 10, 2015. The son of immi- Class of 1970 $11,938.40 president and as a duet singer with her husband. She grant parents, he was raised in Quincy. He enlisted in the Class of 1971 $6,151.00 U.S. Air Force and served four years during the Korean enjoyed sponsoring children through Nazarene Compas- Class of 1972 $12,301.60 Conflict. He excelled during his years at ENC, and was sionate Ministries. In addition to her husband of 63 years, Class of 1973 $18,459.95 often found studying at the same cubicle in the library. Mrs. McIlwain is survived by her son, Bruce McIlwain (78) Class of 1974 $5,399.55 and two grandchildren. He graduated magna cum laude and earned a perfect score on the Graduate Record Exam, allowing him to Class of 1975 $23,414.65 Rev. Robert E. Grosse (51) died May 9, 2015. He was the further his studies and earn a master’s degree from Trin- Class of 1976 $17,424.00 loving husband of Laura (Sydenstricker) Grosse for 59 ity College. He worked for the Underwater Sound Lab in Class of 1977 $18,949.60 years. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II Connecticut and for more than 30 years at Natick Labs. Class of 1978 $20,986.00 and later graduated from ENC and Nazarene Theologi - He loved to travel and enjoyed trips around the world Class of 1979 $12,499.41 cal Seminary. Rev. Grosses served churches in six states with his brother, Dr. Allan Yacubian, who survives him. Class of 1980 $12,731.00 over the course of 37 years. Following his retirement, Class of 1981 $4,193.48 he worked part-time as an associate pastor. Survivors Ruth C. (Colins, 60) Daniels died June 24, 2014. A native include three children, five grandchildren, two sisters of Somers Point, NJ, she had been married to Colin W. Class of 1982 $22,852.50 and one brother. Daniels for 55 years. She worked as a veterinary hospital Class of 1983 $5,500.00 office manager and veterinary assistant for many years Class of 1984 $6,412.00 Emma (Stephey, 51) Russell died April 12, 2015 in New until her retirement. A member of Lancaster Church of Class of 1985 $4,802.25 Holland, PA. A native of Darby, PA, she graduated from the Nazarene, she organized many events and groups, Class of 1986 $29,706.09 ENC with a degree in Nursing. In addition to working as including a cancer support group. In addition to her Class of 1987 $11,076.00 a nurse, she taught nursing at Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital husband, she is survived by a son, a daughter and a in Darby. Wife of the late Robert Z. Russell, she spent step-granddaughter. Class of 1988 $3,412.20 the majority of her married life living on a small farm in Class of 1989 $18,267.11 Kenneth MacLaughlin (64) died Feb. 20, 2015. He gradu- Gradyville, PA, where she raised many animals. She was Class of 1990 $10,450.15 ated from ENC with a double major in Psychology and an accomplished pianist, serving as lead pianist at several Class of 1991 $10,525.41 churches and giving lessons to students in her home. Sociology, and a minor in History. He worked for a brief time as a social worker in Rochester, NY and later Class of 1992 $17,044.44 Gloma (Brackett, 52) Cribbis, 85, died May 5, 2015 in enjoyed a career in truck line offices. At age 37 he lost Class of 1993 $16,450.90 Nashua, NH. After graduating from ENC, she worked as his sight as a result of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Despite Class of 1994 $3,246.50 an early education teacher, participating in the pilot pro- his blindness, he was actively involved as an amateur Class of 1995 $11,532.00 gram for Head Start in Peabody, MA. Predeceased by her radio operator and spent many rewarding hours as a Class of 1996 $5,413.58 husband, Rev. Ross R. Cribbis, and daughter Barbara, she net control operator and radio traffic handler. He was Class of 1997 $3,982.50 is survived by two daughters, a sister, five grandchildren, adept at using computers, reading and writing Braille Class of 1998 $13,923.42 two step-grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. and communicating via Morse Code. He is survived by Class of 1999 $22,288.65 Edward Young (52) of Morro Bay, CA died March 10, his cousin, Ruth Brock, and close friends Jack and Tina Class of 2000 $2,148.30 2015. An Ohio native, he served in the U.S. Army’s 100th Glenn of Keene, NH. Class of 2001 $7,052.55 Infantry during World War II, earning four medals. He Jack K. Davis (71), died Sep. 5, 2014 in LaFargeville, NY Class of 2002 $3,308.78 earned degrees in Philosophy and Theology from ENC after a short illness. He taught elementary school for and later earned a master’s degree in Philosophy from Class of 2003 $10,939.91 33 years and was active in church affairs, serving as a Class of 2004 $14,832.89 Boston University. He worked as a tool and die maker board member, treasurer, Sunday School teacher, New Class of 2005 $5,076.30 until he retired. He is survived by his wife and college York District advisory board member, retreat leader and Class of 2006 $4,599.23 sweetheart Emily (Bigelow, 51) Young, three daughters, Bible study leader. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Karen (Compton, 72), son Adam Davis (99) and daughter Class of 2007 $6,258.55 Grace (Eliades, 53) Clark, died March 24, 2015 at the Amy Davis (03). He is also survived by two grandchildren Class of 2008 $11,590.00 age of 83. After graduating from ENC, she received her and three sisters. Class of 2009 $11,561.50 M.Ed. from Florida Atlantic University. Mrs. Clark taught Frances Hockey (79) died March 11, 2015 after a brief Class of 2010 $4,805.75 public school for more than 50 years, including 10 years illness. Mrs. Hockey was a long-term survivor of polio. Class of 2011 $3,247.50 in the Home Bound Program of Duval County. She was Despite her handicap, she raised four boys and went Class of 2012 $10,652.50 active in the Kairos Prison Ministry, served as a Sunday on to finish her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Class of 2013 $7,147.20 School teacher and helped raise funds for Wycliffe ENC. She had previously worked for and was a member Class of 2014 $11,271.65 Bible Translators. She is survived by four children, nine of the Salvation Army. Survivors include her four sons Class of 2015 $3,440.00 grandchildren and a brother. and seven grandchildren. Class of 2016 $6,007.21 Elsie (Meyer, 53) Mosgrove died April 10, 2015 in St. Henry T. Berry (96) died April 28, 2015 at the age of 88. A Class of 2017 $1,813.00 Petersburg, FL. A Florida resident since 1967, she re- World War II Navy veteran, he graduated from ENC and Class of 2018 $200.00 tired in 1997 from a career as a state social worker. She the Harvard Extension Graduate School with a master’s was ordained as a deacon and retired from the Church degree in History. He was the founder, owner and CEO TOTAL VALUE: $1,303,613.95 of the Nazarene in 2000. An active member of the St. of the H.T. Berry Company, which celebrated its 50th an- Values as of April 30, 2015 Petersburg Christian Women’s Club, she was elected niversary in 2014. An avid traveler, sailor and runner, Mr. to Who’s Who Among American Women and Who’s Berry ran the Boston Marathon. Predeceased by his wife Who Among Women of the South. Mrs. Mosgrove is Viola, he is survived by six children and 14 grandchildren.

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Meet: Robert Cornell Title: Vice President and Actuary, The Hartford Town: Bolton, CT Graduation Year: 1976 Major: Mathematics

Q: Tell us a little bit about your current position. Q: Could you tell us about your Q: Currently, I am VP and Actuary at The Hartford and family’s strong connection to have responsibility for $25 billion of Institutional ENC? and Retail Fixed Annuity Business. This involves A: My father, Derrell Cornell, typical finance and actuarial functions of asset/ left Akron University to liability management, product management, pricing attend a Christian college and reserves. I am also actively involved in the and graduated from ENC actuarial leadership development program. in 1939. He established the Q: Where did your career take you since leaving Derrell and Ruth Cornell ENC? Scholarship Fund and my two sisters – Kathleen (Cornell, 64) A: I started as an actuarial student at The Travelers Foster and Darlene (Cornell, in April 1976 and worked my way up to vice 69)Stottsberry – and I all president, chief financial officer and chief actuary graduated from ENC. I met my for the group pension business. I left in 1994 and wife Phyllis, a 1978 graduate, worked as an independent actuarial consultant at ENC, and our three daughters and appointed actuary for a Bermuda insurance – Ashley Stanford (09), Alison company until I joined The Hartford in 2001. (12) and Amy (15) – are also Q: What has been the most rewarding part of your ENC graduates. career to date? The most challenging? Q: Did you participate in any A: The most rewarding part is developing extracurricular activities while the careers of people I work with, an ENC student? solving complex problems and A: I played baseball and ran cross building a business. Early in my country. I also participated career, attaining fellowship in intramural and Society in the Society of Actuaries basketball and soccer. was challenging. The business challenges and ownership change at Q: Were there any professors at The Travelers from 1988–1994 and the ENC who made a particular more recent impact the financial crisis impact on you? has had at The Hartford have been the A: Jerry McCloy was my major most challenging times. professor and cross country Q: Do you have any outside coach. He took a special interest hobbies or volunteer in me, was a great mentor, activities? wonderful role model and is a good friend. Occasionally we A: I am Sunday catch up during a round of golf. School superintendent and finance chair Q: How did your time at ENC for the Church of prepare you for your career? the Nazarene in A: Although ENC did not have an Manchester, CT. My wife, actuarial development program, Phyllis (Cox, 78), and the strength of the Mathematics I also lead the pre-teen program – along with high group. I am on the ENC expectations and individual Board of Trustees and chair attention – helped to develop for the Finance Committee. the work ethic, knowledge and Phyllis and I have been taking skills required for a successful ballroom dancing lessons the actuarial career. Christian past few years and I also enjoy character and integrity, along playing softball, basketball with a real concern for others, and golf. I also like to help out have been great preparation for with the SweetFrog Premium the demands and responsibilities Frozen Yogurt stores in Quincy I have experienced during my and Marshfield that are managed career. by my daughter and son-in-law, Jeremy (09) and Ashley (Cornell, 09) Stanford.

Pillar of ExcellENCe Susan Ramey

www.enc.edu ore than 300 students participated in Eastern Nazarene College’s 93rd commencement, held May 9 on the college’s front lawn. MCommencement speaker Dr. Daniel Chung (85, 88) urged graduates not to underestimate themselves, or how God may choose to use them throughout their careers and lives. Outstanding Senior Awards were given to History majors Maegan Bourne and Jacob McAuliffe, while Sandrine Pires and Joan Ford were recognized as the Division of Adult and Graduate Studies’ Outstanding Undergraduate Student and Outsanding Graduate Student, respectively. Valerie Coyle, meanwhile, was recognized as Outstanding Graduate in the Marriage and Family Therapy program. The Class of 2015 presented the college with three gifts. In addition to sup- porting the campus-wide effort to fund clean water wells in Haiti (see story on page 9), the class presented a fully endowed $10,000 class scholarship to help future students achieve their dream of a Christian college education. The Class of 2015 also donated a sign to be placed on the lawn in honor of retiring groundskeeper Ralph Toye. “Over the years, one man has made it his mission to keep our campus looking great – and to keep people off the grass you’re now sitting on,” Senior Class President Sarah Andrus said. “We will miss Ralph, but know you will always be watching!” Retiring faculty members Professor Lambert Brandes and Dr. Nancy Detwiler were also honored during the commencement exercises, when ENC formally recognized their combined 103 years of service by awarding them Professor Emeriti status. Photos: Charles Tucker (creationdv.com); Sarah Good (09, 13), Stephanie Pestilli (10) (creationdv.com); Photos: Charles Tucker

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